Rodrigo DeMedeiros Photos – 425 MAGAZINE Warm wool plaid throw table coverings, stacked pumpkins in glass containers, mason jar florals and golden galettes…Welcome to our house ~ for a casual but beautiful Thanksgiving gathering in the pages of 425 Magazine. There is still time, to create a simple...

LOVE easy, last minute HALLOWEEN entertaining inspiration and this chocolate bark is my current PARTY CRUSH. It starts with melted milk chocolate chips, topped with whatever Halloween candy you have on hand. I used chopped, Reese’s peanut butter pumpkins and pieces, chopped roasted salted cashews, and M & M’s. ...

July is National Picnic Month y’all ! To celebrate, in the pages of 425 Magazine, I rolled out a super F U N summer picnic with a twist – it FLOATS! Yep, we hit the waters of Lake Washington with a red & white gingham on gingham picnic, loaded with nostalgic charm, seasonal cherries,...

It’s daddy time! Treat DAD right this Father’s Day with my rather dapper entertaining tips in the pages of 425 Magazine and online NOW! In the current issue I share How To: * Create a next level lounge for dear old dad to kick back in! * Serve old-school craft cocktails with a bespoke...

Had such a festive and wonderful time creating these DIY wool felt floral garlands, on my return visit to Home & Family Television on the Hallmark Channel ! The garlands set the perfect tone on a wreath at the front door for your holiday entertaining! They have a simple old world Scandinavian vibe...

All Images Rodrigo De Medeiros – 425 Magazine You’ve been summoned to a simply s u b l i m e Halloween gathering, in the pages of 425 Magazine! Pops of ‘poison pink’ candy apples, ghostly meringue and cherry topped cupcakes and blood red cocktails all mingle in the October mist! And that’s just for...

All images from 425 Magazine with Rodrigo DeMedeiros photography Are you ready to RUMBLE?! It’s football season!!! The pros are wrapping up pre-season games and the college schedule is underway! I’m a Seattle gal, and it’s Game Day for our Seahawks! The Hawks are on the road tonight, to take on Oakland, and I’ve got...

All images Rodrigo DeMedeiros – 425 Magazine Early August…with scorching temps and blazing sunsets, is for me, the peak of summer! There’s nothing better than a last minute happy hour at home, hanging out in the garden with friends and family! Who doesn’t love basking in the afterglow of an August sunset, squeezing...